Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conduct research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work, enabling the warfighter, saving lives, and diversifying the industrial base.

With guidance from the Program Manager; plan, organize, direct, and control projects, and team members, to accomplish program goals within cost and schedule guidelines. Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to the business.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

The grade, title and salary for this position will be determined once an assessment is completed on the selected candidates' education, experience, and skills (level assigned will be as either a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager).

Under guidance from the Program Manager, review program and project contracts/agreements to ensure all requirements are being met.

Develops sufficient program knowledge to effectively interface with team members and clients.

Under guidance from the Program Manager, supporting project activities can include the following:

• Working with the project team, establishes, maintains and reviews project cost/schedule baselines
• Work with the Government and the project team to review statements of work (SOW)
• Ensuring revision control is maintained through the approval process
• Track project scope, budget and schedule through the use of some form of Earned Value Management (EVM), as required by the program
• Reviewing invoices for accuracy and appropriateness and evaluates cost variances
• Work with the Government Project Agreement Officer or Technical Representative (AOR or PTR) to track project progress and deliverables to ensure timely completion and acceptance by the AOR or PTR
• Provides collaborative leadership, facilitation and interface among supported customers, vendors and users

For programs with projects that require more direct performance and technical oversight:

• Work in conjunction with technology experts to build and develop solutions to technical issues, and then develop scopes of work
• Works with the project team to develop and maintain the content of project proposals, including the management of statement of works, work breakdown structure, and resource allocation
• Work with the project team to provide technical expertise to the division lead and the technical management of the projects
• Works with program manager to perform as Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Experts to customers and as representatives on their behalf
• Perform some literature research to mature working knowledge of technical subjects in support of project research and problem solving
• Work with the project team to develop and maintain project schedules
• Work with the project team to coordinate technology transfers/transitions for projects assigned

Prepares and presents program updates for program reviews and conferences.

As directed by the Program Manager provides direct support to the Government Client's program office.

Plans, convenes, and facilitates program team meetings, either on-site or virtual as required by the contract/agreement.

Responsible for the content of program website, brochures, posters, and newsletters, and advises program team members of needed updates and maintenance.

Ensures accuracy of data entry of financial information in support of reporting requirements.

• Provide direction and assigns tasks to program Assistants or Program Administrators, as required.
• Interacts daily with Division Lead, Program Manager, and Contracts personnel, senior technical personnel, and ATI management.
• Tracks and coordinates project or program success stories with the Program Manager and the Business Development and Communications Department.
• Identifies and assists in targeting related business development opportunities, as well as participating in the preparation of proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and the division lead.
• Assists with the development of the content of project proposals, technical reports and white papers, as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree and four or more related years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and training or a Master's degree and two or more year's related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• For those providing technical oversight of projects, a degree in Engineering, Science or a related field preferred.
• Experience with government programs desirable. Independent self-directed worker, team player, and problem solver. Strong communication skills, including…